Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

A collection of science experiments and activities which teach children the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics.

Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them, and where they exist in space.

Accusations of witchcraft began when two young girls started twitching and choking. The Salem witch trials resulted in over twenty executions and ruined hundreds of lives.

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companion: his animals. Sled dogs rescued him in Alaska, a sickened poodle...

The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey. Offers an inside look at how a mosque was built in Turkey in the late 1600s, discussing building materials, construction, and functionality in terms of society.

Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger.

Introduces the alphabet with artwork that depicts a range of careers, from aviator to zookeeper. An alphabetical tour through the coolest jobs you can imagine and some you might never have heard of! With a sophisticated, minimalist design and visual jokes to interpret on every page, Work: An Occupational ABC introduces children both to the alphabet and to a range of alternative careers. The ideal reader for this book is the child (or adult) who is...

Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about sex for preteens.